What you thought was a prize is what I see as a blinderThey ask me why I never wear chains, but if you brought upHow I'm brought up, then you probably feel the same

Classic reference to Wale’s modesty and preference not to wear chains and flaunt wealth because of his modest upbringing. He refers to the fact that other rappers flaunt because they see it as the prize for their fame, whereas Wale sees it as a distraction.

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